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Edmunds' Expert Review

With major improvements in build quality and cabin refinement to go along with its incredible work capabilities, the all-new 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a strong candidate for top honors in the full-size heavy-duty pickup segment.

vehicle overview

It looks like Chevrolet finally got it. After years of withering criticism about its pickup trucks' spotty build quality and Fisher-Price-grade cabin materials, the division's designers have finally gotten a clue. The result of this realization is the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD full-size heavy-duty pickup truck.

The outgoing generation of the Silverado 2500HD (which is still available under the "Classic" nameplate) was a strong and sturdy workhorse, but the Achilles' heel in that truck was the low-buck interior ambience. This year's full redesign yields improvements that are immediately apparent upon climbing in. Materials are higher in quality (less hard plastic than before) and panel gaps are tight and even. The styling is more cohesive as well and overall the new Silverado's interior, especially in top LTZ trim with its lustrous wood and metallic accents, is attractive and comfortable.

Outside, the styling is more aggressive than before, with a larger grille and bulging fenders. The muscular hood hints at the power underneath, and indeed the revamped engine lineup boasts higher output ratings. The standard engine in Chevy's 3/4-ton pickup is a 6.0-liter V8 making 353 horsepower and 373 pound-feet of torque. Optional is the brawny "Duramax" turbodiesel V8 that makes 365 hp and 660 lb-ft of torque. Newly standard is a six-speed automatic transmission (for either engine) whose extra gears promise better performance and fuel economy when compared to last year's four-speed unit. Combined with the truck's new, stronger frame, the Duramax allows impressive payload and towing capacities of 3,458 and 13,000 pounds, respectively.

With its strong work abilities and well-rounded personality, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a solid pick in the heavy-duty pickup segment. We already favored last year's truck over the Ford F-Series, so it stands to reason that the new Chevy will stand even taller. But if for some reason you don't find it to your liking, you might also want to consider the Dodge Ram 2500, which offers nearly equal towing ability and ride comfort but lags behind in payload capacity and available cargo bed configurations.

trim levels & features

The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a 3/4-ton full-size pickup truck. There are three body styles available: regular cab, extended cab and crew cab. Regular cabs are fitted with a long bed. Extended cabs and crew cabs can have either a standard or long bed. The Work Truck trim comes with the basics, including air-conditioning (extended and crew cab versions), a trip computer, OnStar telematics, vinyl seating, a 40/20/40-split front bench seat and a tilt steering wheel. The midgrade LT trim actually consists of two subsets: 1LT and 2LT. The 1LT adds deep-tinted windows, chrome grille trim, alloy wheels, a CD player, cruise control, full power accessories, cloth seating, keyless entry, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Opting for the 2LT (in extended and crew cabs) nets you dual-zone automatic climate control, foglamps, front bucket seats and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls.

The top-of-the-line Silverado LTZ trim is available for the extended cab and crew cab. In addition to the LT2's equipment, it features leather seating, rain-sensing wipers (with heated washer fluid), a Bose audio system with six-disc CD changer, keyless entry/start, an exclusive dash design with wood/metallic accents, 12-way power and heated front seats, rear audio controls and Homelink universal remote.

2007 Highlights

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD receives a full redesign for 2007. The truck maintains its strong towing and hauling abilities while boasting major improvements in build quality, cabin refinement and passenger comfort.

performance & mpg

Standard on all Silverado 2500HD trucks is a 6.0-liter V8 generating 353 hp and 373 lb-ft of torque. It comes paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. The burly "Duramax" 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8, which boasts 365 hp and 660 lb-ft of torque, is optional and comes matched to an Allison six-speed automatic. Properly equipped, the 2500HD can haul up to 3,458 pounds and tow up to 13,000 pounds, making it equal or more capable than competing 2500-series trucks. Buyers have a choice of either rear- or four-wheel drive. The Work trim with 4WD has a traditional floor-mounted selector for the transfer case. All other 4WD trims have Autotrac, which features an automatic setting that shifts into 4WD when wheel slippage is detected.

safety

Antilock disc brakes and a tire-pressure monitor are standard on this heavy-duty pickup truck. Stability control and side curtain airbags are not available. An optional Safety Package includes power adjustable pedals and rear park assist.

driving

Based on our experience with the new Silverado 1500, we expect the redesigned 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD to provide sprightly performance, especially with the diesel-fueled V8. On long trips, the 2500HD's supple suspension should swallow bumps (even with the heavy-duty towing option) while still allowing confident, no-slop handling with a minimum of body sway through the turns. The cabin is impressively quiet, making long trips all the more enjoyable.

interior

The fit and finish of the new cabin is vastly improved over the previous truck's interior. Exacting build quality as well as attractive materials and simple controls make it easy to get comfortable inside the big pickup. A one-touch, three-blink lane-change feature, plenty of storage cubbies, three power points (including one in the console box) and well-placed cupholders add to the user-friendly environment. The luxurious Silverado LTZ features a unique dash and door panel design with handsome wood grain and metallic accents, giving this workhorse the feel of a premium luxury sedan.

Top consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.

I bought my 2007 Silverado because of the new design, and I needed a new truck. The truck is great, runs great, smooth, quiet, and has plenty of power. The only thing I don't like is the gas mileage, I have 2000 miles on my truck so far, and mostly highway driving and I can't get better than 11 mpg. all and all the truck is nice, but the fuel economy is not worth buying a truck like this.

Duramax Reg Cab

knute, 12/4/2008

Great performance, have to check the mirrors to see if the car hauler is still behind me when I'm towing. Interior seems smaller than my '04 but still comfortable. A little too much bling with the chrome bumpers and the bulges in an attempt to make it look bigger than it really is. Had the front bumper painted black to match the body color. Looks a lot cleaner.

Best/Worse truck I've ever owned

Howard, 3/21/2010

This truck is hard to rate, I have the new body style 2500HD long bed standard cab with the 4x4. When I first bought it, it was amazing to drive. I installed a Magnaflow exhaust and it sounds soooooo good. Then about 3000 miles down the line, things just started falling apart, after the bumper to bumper ended. Fuses and electrical went out on me all the time. The headlamp connectors melted. The gears kept grinding from 3rd to 4th. I had to replace the alternator and pulleys twice. The headlights dim on all models when you hit the brake. Its just falling apart. It's a fast truck and amazing to hear but it's not worth the maintenance. I'm buying an F-150 next week.

2500 6,0 4x4

crackdaddy, 9/6/2009

Having good luck so far 3.73 gears 6speed auto getting 14.5 average 6 mile drive to work. Pulls good haven't checked pulling mpg yet. Wish the cab had more room behind the seat and seats don't flip fwd far enough. Overall happy with it has 13,000 miles

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